
Why Indian Startups Should Incorporate Locally in 2025: Key Benefits Over US and Singapore
For years, many Indian startup founders believed that incorporating their businesses in the US or Singapore made it easier to raise venture capital, manage international operations, and plan for exits. However, in 2025, this perception is rapidly changing as more startups recognize the advantages of incorporating in India.Kunal Bahl, co-founder and former CEO of Snapdeal, recently shared insights on why Indian incorporation is now the smartest choice for startups. As per the Hurun Global Unic
Why Indian Startups Should Incorporate Locally in 2025: Key Benefits Over US and Singapore
For years, many Indian startup founders believed that incorporating their businesses in the US or Singapore made it easier to raise venture capital, manage international operations, and plan for exits. However, in 2025, this perception is rapidly changing as more startups recognize the advantages of incorporating in India.Kunal Bahl, co-founder and former CEO of Snapdeal, recently shared insights on why Indian incorporation is now the smartest choice for startups. As per the Hurun Global Unic

US Demands India Drop Tariffs on Most Goods Amid Trade Tensions, India Stands Firm
The United States has reportedly asked India to eliminate tariffs on nearly all goods except agricultural products, according to a CNBC-TV18 report on March 6. If India accepts this demand, it would mean removing key trade protections while receiving little in return. The proposal has raised concerns in India, as it comes amid escalating trade tensions between the two countries.US President Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticism of India’s trade policies, repeatedly labeling them
US Demands India Drop Tariffs on Most Goods Amid Trade Tensions, India Stands Firm
The United States has reportedly asked India to eliminate tariffs on nearly all goods except agricultural products, according to a CNBC-TV18 report on March 6. If India accepts this demand, it would mean removing key trade protections while receiving little in return. The proposal has raised concerns in India, as it comes amid escalating trade tensions between the two countries.US President Donald Trump has been vocal in his criticism of India’s trade policies, repeatedly labeling them

India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025 Expands Tax Authorities’ Access to Digital Assets and Online Data
The Indian government has introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025, a major overhaul of the country’s tax laws, granting unprecedented investigative powers to tax authorities. While presented as a move to modernize tax compliance, the bill includes provisions that allow tax officers to access digital assets, emails, social media profiles, trading accounts, and cloud storage in cases of suspected tax evasion.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill in Parliament, stating that i
India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025 Expands Tax Authorities’ Access to Digital Assets and Online Data
The Indian government has introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025, a major overhaul of the country’s tax laws, granting unprecedented investigative powers to tax authorities. While presented as a move to modernize tax compliance, the bill includes provisions that allow tax officers to access digital assets, emails, social media profiles, trading accounts, and cloud storage in cases of suspected tax evasion.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill in Parliament, stating that i

SEBI Launches Mitra Platform to Track and Reclaim Lost Mutual Fund Investments
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new digital platform named "Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant" (Mitra) to help investors track and reclaim lost, unclaimed, or inactive mutual fund investments. The initiative aims to reduce financial losses due to investor oversight, outdated KYC details, or the demise of the original investor.According to a circular issued by SEBI on February 12, 2025, an inactive folio is defined as a mutual f
SEBI Launches Mitra Platform to Track and Reclaim Lost Mutual Fund Investments
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new digital platform named "Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant" (Mitra) to help investors track and reclaim lost, unclaimed, or inactive mutual fund investments. The initiative aims to reduce financial losses due to investor oversight, outdated KYC details, or the demise of the original investor.According to a circular issued by SEBI on February 12, 2025, an inactive folio is defined as a mutual f

Does Marriage Affect Your Credit Score? Understanding Joint Financial Impact
A common question among newlyweds and couples planning their future is whether marriage has any effect on their credit score. The simple answer is no—getting married does not directly impact your credit score. Credit bureaus like CIBIL, Experian, and Equifax do not track or record marital status when calculating individual credit scores.However, while marriage itself doesn’t influence credit scores, the financial decisions you make as a couple can have a significant impact. When y
Does Marriage Affect Your Credit Score? Understanding Joint Financial Impact
A common question among newlyweds and couples planning their future is whether marriage has any effect on their credit score. The simple answer is no—getting married does not directly impact your credit score. Credit bureaus like CIBIL, Experian, and Equifax do not track or record marital status when calculating individual credit scores.However, while marriage itself doesn’t influence credit scores, the financial decisions you make as a couple can have a significant impact. When y

YouTube to Expand Subscription-Based Content With New Primetime Channels Redesign
YouTube, the original video-streaming giant, is reportedly preparing a major shift toward subscription-based content, bringing it closer to competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. According to a recent report by The Information, YouTube is exploring ways to integrate third-party premium content into its platform, expanding its Primetime Channels initiative.This move would enhance YouTube’s existing subscription services, offering a redesigned interface that prioritizes
YouTube to Expand Subscription-Based Content With New Primetime Channels Redesign
YouTube, the original video-streaming giant, is reportedly preparing a major shift toward subscription-based content, bringing it closer to competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. According to a recent report by The Information, YouTube is exploring ways to integrate third-party premium content into its platform, expanding its Primetime Channels initiative.This move would enhance YouTube’s existing subscription services, offering a redesigned interface that prioritizes

IPO Market Slows Down as Companies Delay Public Listings Amid Market Volatility
The initial public offering market has entered a phase of stagnation, with no major IPOs launched in the past three weeks. The last significant IPO was Quality Power, which opened for subscription on February 14, 2025. Since then, the primary market has seen a lull, raising concerns about investor sentiment and market conditions.Despite speculation surrounding Tata Capital’s anticipated $11 billion IPO, which is expected to be one of the largest listings of the year, the overall slowdow
IPO Market Slows Down as Companies Delay Public Listings Amid Market Volatility
The initial public offering market has entered a phase of stagnation, with no major IPOs launched in the past three weeks. The last significant IPO was Quality Power, which opened for subscription on February 14, 2025. Since then, the primary market has seen a lull, raising concerns about investor sentiment and market conditions.Despite speculation surrounding Tata Capital’s anticipated $11 billion IPO, which is expected to be one of the largest listings of the year, the overall slowdow

Amazon Web Services to Invest $8.2 Billion in Maharashtra to Expand Cloud Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is set to invest approximately $8.2 billion in Maharashtra over the next few years, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the investment would play a key role in job creation while strengthening India’s cloud computing infrastructure. The investment is expected to be rolled out between 2029 and 2030.AWS is also planning to introduce its own graphics processing
Amazon Web Services to Invest $8.2 Billion in Maharashtra to Expand Cloud Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing arm of Amazon, is set to invest approximately $8.2 billion in Maharashtra over the next few years, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the investment would play a key role in job creation while strengthening India’s cloud computing infrastructure. The investment is expected to be rolled out between 2029 and 2030.AWS is also planning to introduce its own graphics processing

Warren Buffett Slams Trump's New Tariffs, Calls Them "An Act of War"
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, calling them “an act of war” and warning about their economic impact. In an interview with CBS on Sunday, Buffett argued that tariffs function as a tax on consumers and ultimately drive up prices.“Tariffs are actually—we've had a lot of experience with them—they're an act of war, to some degree,” Buffett said. He added that consumers, not fore
Warren Buffett Slams Trump's New Tariffs, Calls Them "An Act of War"
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs, calling them “an act of war” and warning about their economic impact. In an interview with CBS on Sunday, Buffett argued that tariffs function as a tax on consumers and ultimately drive up prices.“Tariffs are actually—we've had a lot of experience with them—they're an act of war, to some degree,” Buffett said. He added that consumers, not fore

India to Strengthen PLI Scheme With Focus on Local Value Addition and Export-Led Manufacturing
The Indian government is working on refining the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to increase local value addition and export-driven growth in key industries. While the scheme has successfully attracted investment across multiple sectors, officials believe that further improvements are needed to address import dependency and enhance India's global manufacturing competitiveness.Since its launch in April 2020, the PLI scheme has been instrumental in drawing substantial investments i
India to Strengthen PLI Scheme With Focus on Local Value Addition and Export-Led Manufacturing
The Indian government is working on refining the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to increase local value addition and export-driven growth in key industries. While the scheme has successfully attracted investment across multiple sectors, officials believe that further improvements are needed to address import dependency and enhance India's global manufacturing competitiveness.Since its launch in April 2020, the PLI scheme has been instrumental in drawing substantial investments i

Old vs New Tax Regime: Key Differences for Salaried Employees and Business Professionals in India
Choosing the right tax regime is an important decision for taxpayers in India. The old and new tax regimes offer different benefits, and individuals must carefully analyze their financial situation before selecting the most suitable option. While salaried employees have the flexibility to switch every year, business professionals have a more restricted choice.The decision between the two regimes depends on factors such as tax-saving investments, exemptions, and deductions. Understanding these
Old vs New Tax Regime: Key Differences for Salaried Employees and Business Professionals in India
Choosing the right tax regime is an important decision for taxpayers in India. The old and new tax regimes offer different benefits, and individuals must carefully analyze their financial situation before selecting the most suitable option. While salaried employees have the flexibility to switch every year, business professionals have a more restricted choice.The decision between the two regimes depends on factors such as tax-saving investments, exemptions, and deductions. Understanding these

Google’s Sergey Brin Advocates 60-Hour Workweek for AI Team Amidst AGI Development Race
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has advised employees working on the company’s Gemini AI models to follow a 60-hour workweek and attend office daily in a bid to boost productivity and accelerate artificial general intelligence (AGI) development. This move comes as competition in AI innovation intensifies, with industry giants racing to achieve AGI dominance.In an internal memo accessed by The New York Times, Brin outlined his vision for an optimal work schedule, stating that a 60-hour wor
Google’s Sergey Brin Advocates 60-Hour Workweek for AI Team Amidst AGI Development Race
Google co-founder Sergey Brin has advised employees working on the company’s Gemini AI models to follow a 60-hour workweek and attend office daily in a bid to boost productivity and accelerate artificial general intelligence (AGI) development. This move comes as competition in AI innovation intensifies, with industry giants racing to achieve AGI dominance.In an internal memo accessed by The New York Times, Brin outlined his vision for an optimal work schedule, stating that a 60-hour wor

PM Modi Calls for Effective Implementation of Budget 2025: Focus on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged stakeholders to focus on speedy and effective implementation of Budget 2025, particularly in agriculture and rural development. Speaking virtually at the post-budget webinar on “Agriculture and Rural Prosperity”, Modi highlighted that this budget is crucial for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat and sustaining policy consistency in his government’s third term. He emphasized that the budget was designed based on stakeholder in
PM Modi Calls for Effective Implementation of Budget 2025: Focus on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged stakeholders to focus on speedy and effective implementation of Budget 2025, particularly in agriculture and rural development. Speaking virtually at the post-budget webinar on “Agriculture and Rural Prosperity”, Modi highlighted that this budget is crucial for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat and sustaining policy consistency in his government’s third term. He emphasized that the budget was designed based on stakeholder in

Texas Lottery Investigation and Key Legislative Battles Unfold
The Texas legislative session is heating up with several high-profile issues, including the future of the Texas Lottery Commission, school choice policies, budget reforms, and controversial bills on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The discussions have sparked debate over gambling laws, education funding, and government spending. The Texas Lottery Under Scrutiny
Texas Lottery Investigation and Key Legislative Battles Unfold
The Texas legislative session is heating up with several high-profile issues, including the future of the Texas Lottery Commission, school choice policies, budget reforms, and controversial bills on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The discussions have sparked debate over gambling laws, education funding, and government spending. The Texas Lottery Under Scrutiny